First Edition lll - Not so good

The saga continues with the alternator - we replaced a dead alternator in Bermuda and -----

While I would like to report everything is rosy, actually not so good. Mentioned in previous blog about rigging issues - we are also having issues keeping the batteries charged. The problem is that the alternator is not charging the batteries. Oh it may throw a few amps in and then not supply any more charge, the charge indicator flashes on and off. Our only reliable means of charging is with solar and because today has been very cloudy and stormy weather to come, the prospects of getting ample charge is bleak. Batteries are needed for communication and the all important auto pilot, as we are only a crew of two. Hand steering the remaining thousand miles brings frowns not smiles to this short handed crew.